Chemistry A Level

Applications Open - 20 November 2025 at 8am

Applications Close - 6 February 2026 at 15:00 (Except Beauty L2 which closes on the 22nd May).

General Entry Requirements:

Our level 3 Sixth Form entry requirements are five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 including Maths and English minimum Grade 4. However, please read the course information, which, provides specific details of course content and entry requirements.

For level 2 courses please read the course information.

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Level 3 - Enter your choices in order of preference for Level 3 courses. Students need to select the equivalent of 3 courses (Triple counts as 3), with 2 reserve options if selecting Level 3 courses. Year 12 are expected to study the equivalent of three subjects. Once we close to applicants on the 6 February the options selected will be reviewed and if required we will be in contact.

Level 2 - just add the course required, eg beauty, finance or fitness. However, please look up all entry requirements for individual subjects as some subjects require specific subjects and grades.

Timetable Blocks- Please read carefully: Level 3 Courses Please select 3 subjects and 2 reserve subjects by placing them in a ranked order/ or a Pathway. Once applications close we will review all subjects requested and may be in contact at this time to discuss your chosen subjects further.

Additional optional qualifications such as Arts Award (Gold),Core Maths, Further Maths and the EPQ are not applied for at the Kent Choice stage further information will be provided in the 6th Form induction if you would like to undertake this course in addition to your core qualifications.

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices or through link on our website https://www.hernebayhigh.org/sixth-form/how-to-apply

Further Information: We reserve the right to withdraw courses if insufficient numbers are attracted.

Any queries, please contact 6form@hernebayhigh.org

Studying Chemistry at a higher level aims to encourage learners to develop:

• essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other

• a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods

• competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills

• an interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers

• an understanding of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society

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There will be three public examinations and one examination series available in June at the end of the 2-year course.

Paper 1 (2hours 15minutes) will assess any content in Modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 and will be worth 100 marks.

Paper 2 (2hours 15minutes) will assess any content in Modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 and will be worth 100 marks.

Paper 3 (1hour 30minutes) will assess any content in Modules 1 to 6 and will be worth 70 marks.

There is a minimum of 12 practical activities that will be carried out throughout the course to demonstrate practical competence. This will be reported separately from A Level grade.

2 Year Course - Normally 5 GCSE grades 9-4 including English Minimum Grade 4, Mathematics Minimum Grade 6, Combined Science 9/9-6/6 or Single Sciences 9-6 in Chemistry and 9-5 in Biology and Physics.

You could take this course with other advanced level courses, which overlap with Chemistry such as Biology, Applied Science, Physics, Geography, Geology or more general subjects that may not relate to the sciences, to prepare for higher education. With further training, you could go into a job related to Chemistry or one of the other sciences such as a Doctor, Nurse, Scientist or Pharmacist. The course will also help you to develop the basic skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for.